Pride support for companies is proving difficult
The significant buying power of the LGBTQ+ community, estimated to be over 17 million people in the U.S. with more than $1 trillion in spending power, makes it difficult for companies to ignore.
Disney Sues Ron DeSantis
On Wednesday, Disney announced that they are taking Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, to court, alleging that it is in political retaliation for their opposition last year to the law that prevented teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues in schools.
Singapore Needs to Diversify Supply Chain, Warns UPS
UPS has said that Singapore requires stakeholder action to unlock $225 billion of trade potential, which could be lost if Singapore does not start to diversify its supply chain
Younger and more diverse individuals increasingly joining the at-home workforce
A recent study has revealed that since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the percentage of people working from home has increased from 5% to nearly 18% in just three years.
Strategies for Collaborating with Diverse Suppliers
A recent study by Supplier.io has stated that there are 5 ways successful companies can boost business with minority-owned firms to attain a more diverse supplier base.
Inclusion in the workplace can cut company attrition risk by 50%
Attrition risk refers to the possibility or likelihood of employees leaving a company or organization, either voluntarily or involuntarily, and the potential negative impact this could have on the organization's operations, productivity, and financial performance.
Gender pay gap has narrowed by 2 cents since 2002
In 2022, the average American woman earned approximately 82 cents for every dollar a man earned, according to Pew Research.
The RILA show highlights why diverse executive teams enhance business operations
Studies have shown that companies with more women in leadership roles tend to have higher levels of employee engagement and retention.
Austrailia-based 3PL Lexington Logistics is making waves
Deanne Luke, the founder of Lexington Logistics, spoke with DC Velocity about their beginnings in the fashion industry and how they’ve transformed their professional life into fulfillment services in Brisbane, Australia.
Women should apply for the logistics job, regardless of perceived qualifications
CEO of Transflo Renee Krug has a bone to pick with gender disparities in the trucking industry.
Data needed: Women in Trucking analyzing gender diversity
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is researching gender diversity in the trucking industry.
There is a growing movement to empower women in the global maritime industry
Empowering more women in the maritime industry can bring a range of benefits, including greater gender diversity, talent retention, industry growth, and a positive social responsibility.
Excelling in a supply chain career can reap many rewards
A supply chain career involves working in the field of managing and coordinating the movement of goods, services, and information from the point of origin to the point of consumption.
European logistics firms are hiring more women in executive roles
Namely, Magdalena Bosson will be taking over the CEO position at the Ports of Stockholm beginning on January 1st of 2023.
Female driver recruitment relies on addressing industry harassment issues, Women In Trucking founder says
Women In Trucking founder Ellen Voie is advocating for a safer industry for women.
DOT secretary Buttigieg pushes for more recruitment of women into trucking sector
At the American Trucking Associations 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, California last Tuesday, Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg had a clear message: the trucking industry needs more women.
Supplier diversity metrics are not yet the norm, despite industry push
Creating a diverse supplier chain seems to be at the forefront of the minds of CEOs, however only 38% of companies actually measure any metrics to make that happen.
ATA launches “Women In Motion” initiative to promote trucking careers and increase sector diversity
The American Trucking Association (ATA) is launching a new initiative titled, “Women in Motion” (WIM).
Detroit bridge to be demolished after racially-divisive history
The infamous Interstate 375, a 1-mile freeway through Detroit, has been a notorious source of racial divisiveness since it was built by destroying Black neighborhoods almost sixty years ago.
Female technicians wanted: STAT
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) Index has reported what we may have already known: they is a lack of diversity regarding women in technician shops.